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Poor Jerome Littlefield. He wants to be a doctor – but that's not exactly the perfect career choice when you're hopelessly squeamish. So he settles for the job of orderly at the Whitestone Sanitarium, a career move that's guaranteed to keep the patients – and viewers – in stitches!
The Disorderly Orderly (1964) is a comedy and romance film directed by Frank Tashlin. It stars Jerry Lewis, Glenda Farrell, and Karen Sharpe. The film runs for 1 hour 29 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 84 votes.

Jerry Lewis
Jerome Littlefield

Glenda Farrell
Dr. Jean Howard

Karen Sharpe
Julie Blair

Susan Oliver
Susan Andrews

Everett Sloane
Mr. Tuffington

Kathleen Freeman
Nurse Higgins

Del Moore
Dr. Davenport

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The Disorderly Orderly stars Jerry Lewis, Glenda Farrell, Karen Sharpe, and Susan Oliver, and was directed by Frank Tashlin.
The Disorderly Orderly has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes.
The Disorderly Orderly was released in 1964.
The Disorderly Orderly is a comedy and romance film.
The Disorderly Orderly holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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